Tips For The First-Time Triathlete

Overcome Your Fears

Coach Laura Cozik and Fit Nation Triathlete Nina Lovel high five after an open-water swim at Hapuna Beach in Hawaii.

Fear: Open-water swimming

Overcoming it: Especially for your first time, do a race with a group or a friend. For the CNN Fit Nation Six Pack, we will have everyone swimming all in one group. I’ll swim with them and Dr. Gupta will also.

Fear: Biking and swimming with a crowd

Overcoming it: Again, doing it with a friend helps. Just tell yourself “You can do it. Anyone can do it.”

Fear: Racing in heat

Overcoming it: Train in heat when you can. Get your body used to the racing conditions.